The first stretch of inductive-charging road in North America just debuted in Detroit. The new technology marks a clear push in the United States for new and varied forms of charging for electric vehicles. As things stand now, the wireless-charging section of the road spans a quarter-mile on 14th Street, near Michigan Central and the city's mobility district. At this point, most of us own at least … [Read more...]

Cruise has suspended its operations indefinitely after losing its permit to operate a fleet of autonomous Chevy Bolts on public roads.The subsidiary of General Motors had hoped to start production of its autonomous Origin vehicle this year, but those plans are now on hold.The setback comes after the Bolts were involved in several crashes, among other issues such as blocking emergency vehicles in … [Read more...]

The 2025 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban are refreshed, with production beginning late next year.The full-size three-row SUVs sport a subtly tweaked exterior and a different dashboard with a standard 17.7-inch touchscreen.The 5.3- and 6.2-liter V-8s remain, while the diesel inline-six gets a major overhaul, with output rising to 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.Chevrolet doesn't sell as many … [Read more...]

Jeep is recalling 32,125 Wrangler 4xe models (2021–2024) due to a fire risk after the company discovered eight vehicle fires.Among the fires, six reportedly occurred while the plug-in-hybrid Wranglers were connected to chargers, but all of the vehicles were parked and turned off.Jeep says the affected Wrangler 4xe models will require a software flash or a replacement battery pack.Anyone who owns a … [Read more...]

From the December 1991 issue of Car and Driver.These thing are bad: death, taxes, and staying up late to watch a "Love Boat" rerun only to miss the swimming-pool scene. These things are good: an unattended whiskey bottle, a san­itary American Standard with a stack of current periodicals, and a big, torquey, exhaust-belching American V-8 engine. Care to guess what we think of the SAAC Mark 1 … [Read more...]

Mini is kicking off its introduction to its revamped 2025 lineup of cars and SUVs with a colorful and cheeky spectacle at the Las Vegas Sphere.The brand's new infotainment mascot, Spike the Dog, will light up the giant digital dome now through December 2, joined by the 2025 Countryman Electric SUV.Visitors to Vegas during that time will get a chance to acquaint themselves with Mini's new … [Read more...]

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Since the Hyundai Santa Fe debuted at the turn of the millennium, it has grown from an also-ran compact to a worthy mid-size SUV, but it's never been particularly memorable. That changes with the redesigned 2024 Santa Fe, which has been treated to a complete rethink. This new Santa Fe is significantly changed and, in our estimation, could have launched as a completely different model to sell … [Read more...]

Regardless of trim, all 2024 Toyota Tacomas use a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine offered in one of three configurations. It's available in standard, i-Force, or i-Force Max hybrid configuration. Looking at the engine of the mid-size pickup, you might recognize some parts from the 2.4 that's in the Highlander and Grand Highlander. But it's substantially different in this application, … [Read more...]

From the December 1993 issue of Car and Driver.What can you say about a car that weighs nearly 5000 pounds, costs almost $150,000, and barely seats four tall occupants? If you're one of the more affluent members of our society, you can say, "I'll have mine in smoke silver." After all, if you have that kind of money to spend on an exclusive monument to over-engineered excess, that's your … [Read more...]

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Where Volvo leads, Polestar normally follows. Yet that's not the case this time, in that C/D has driven the new Polestar 3 (in prototype form) before experiencing the closely related Volvo EX90. The finished version of Polestar's fully electric SUV will be reaching the U.S. in the second half of next year, with the EX90 expected in late 2024. We're still a ways out, but based on our limited first … [Read more...]

The EPA has released its estimated range figures for the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, which span from 264 miles up to 291 miles. The Spectre uses the same 102.0-kWh battery as the BMW i7, which we coaxed 260 miles of range from in our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test. Like all Rolls-Royce models, the Spectre carries an inordinate price tag to go along with its first-class luxury, which in this case … [Read more...]

Overview Aston Martin has a rich history of building high-end, high-performance sports cars with engines in the front, and it had teased a mid-engined future with this ravishing Vanquish concept that sadly never made it to the production line. If it had, the revived Vanquish would have represented a drastic change in philosophy for the British brand's sports cars. Sadly, the project has been … [Read more...]

The next Aston Martin Vanquish is expected to transition to a mid-engine layout.It could pack up to 700 horsepower from a hybrid powertrain using a turbo V-6.Expect it to arrive in 2023 with a starting price of around $300,000.UPDATE 11/28/23: An Aston Martin spokesperson reached out to Car and Driver to confirm that the Vanquish has been cancelled. Earlier this year, the company's executive … [Read more...]

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma starts at $32,995, which is $2900 more than its predecessor.The popular SR5 now starts $5810 higher at $37,695, but its much-improved powertrain offsets most of that cost; the $43,295 TRD Off-Road costs $2610 more.Toyota also charges more than before for the rest of the lineup, but we've driven the new fourth-gen truck, and it's worth the extra money.Toyota has totally … [Read more...]

There's no such thing as too many tacos. That's true of both the tasty handheld food and the new fourth-­generation Toyota Tacoma, with its buffet of bed, cab, and powertrain choices. While most mid-size trucks are limiting their menu, the 2024 Tacoma's is more diverse than ever.We've driven most of the new Tacoma family, minus the Baja-style TRD Pro and overlanding Trailhunter. Those two, with a … [Read more...]

Driving a truck that boasts off-road chops as sharp as the redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a double-edged sword. The electronic locking diffs, available 33-inch tires, and up to 11 inches of ground clearance are all incredible tools to keep you on the trail. They're also really good at talking you into bad ideas, almost as if they activate the muddy part of the brain that says, "Yeah, it can make … [Read more...]

An exhibit in Brooklyn highlighting the life and career of rapper Jay-Z features his 1993 Lexus GS300.The white GS300 was featured in the "Dead Presidents" video and mentioned in other Jay-Z songs.The exhibit is at the Brooklyn Public Library and runs through December.When Jay-Z says in "Empire State of Mind," that he's "cruisin' down 8th Street, off-white Lexus," this is the car he's talking … [Read more...]

From the December 2023 issue of Car and Driver.We're living in an EV world. Electric vehicles are the glittery objects grabbing everyone's attention, from the government to car manufacturers to consumers, who are on track to snap up more than a million EVs this year. To which we counter, "Not so fast." Maybe you want a hybrid instead. Whether your goal is cutting your operating costs, saving the … [Read more...]